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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 715.59 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 715.59 and 203.18 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 715.59 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/715.59 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 715.59 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 145,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,390.00/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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